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Book Synopsis''Everything you could ever want for any age of woman. This book will change your life.'' Davina McCallTrinny has one goal to give everyone the tools they need to feel their best.FEARLESS is a collection of everything Trinny has learnt throughout her life and career, and it will empower you to feel confident at every stage of your life.This manual can be used as inspiration to challenge yourself; whether you need help with putting together an outfit that will make you feel great, knowing how to care for your skin, finding the colours that suit you and choosing makeup that enhances your natural beauty, FEARLESS includes all the tools you need to understand what suits you and will bring you joy.Trinny also covers all the elements that will make you feel more confident on the inside, including different methods to navigate life's challenges and help build faith in yourself and your choices.It is time to fear less and be more.Trinny Woodall''s book ''Fearless'' was a No.2 Sunday Times beTrade Review'Everything you could ever want for any age of woman. This book will change your life.' – Davina McCall ‘A practical, holistic and inspiring manual.’ – Platinum Magazine

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Book SynopsisA WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER A FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE MONTH A FAST COMPANY TOP SUMMER PICK 'Completely changed my life' - Ali Abdaal, YouTuber and Entrepreneur 'Reading this book feels like being let in on a secret. ... an absolute must read' - Ryder Carroll, author of The Bullet Journal Method Discover the full potential of your ideas and make powerful, meaningful improvements in your work and life by Building a Second Brain. For the first time in history, we have instantaneous access to the world's knowledge. There has never been a better time to learn, to create and to improve ourselves. Yet, rather than being empowered by this information, we're often overwhelmed, paralysed by believing we'll never know or remember enough. This eye-opening and accessible guide shows how you can easily create your own personal system for knowledge management, otherwise known as a Second Brain. A trusted and organised digital repository of your most valued ideas, notes and creative work, a Second Brain gives you the confidence to tackle your most important projects and ambitious goals. From identifying good ideas, to organising your thoughts, to retrieving everything swiftly and easily, it puts you back in control of your life and information.Trade ReviewLays out a detailed approach to using digital tools to feel less bombarded and have more time to think. * Financial Times *Tiago has put a magnifying lens on the best practice of external capturing to keep our heads open for effective thinking and creativity. This is a well-written, cogent, and useful manual for staying clear in the knowledge-worker world. -- David Allen, New York Times bestselling author * Getting Things Done *Tiago has changed the game with this book. Building a Second Brain completely changed my life and the tools and techniques it contains will improve anyone's productivity, creativity and focus. -- Ali Abdaal, YouTuber and EntrepreneurUntil memory implants become a thing, mastering the 'second brain' in your hip pocket might be your best move. * Fast Company *Building a Second Brain is much more than just another productivity method-it's a survival guide to managing the complexities of modern life. -- Chris Guillebeau, Author of The $100 Startup and The Happiness of PursuitI've been using variations on Forte's ideas for decades. When you're ready to get out of your own way, you'll discover that they really work. -- Seth Godin, Author * This is Marketing *Tiago is a master organizer. His book, Building a Second Brain, is the ultimate guide for anybody who wants to succeed in the Internet age. It's the single best system I can recommend to any writer. You'll leave feeling calmer, more creative, and much more productive. -- David Perell, Founder of Write of PassageThe passion economy is one of the next great waves of entrepreneurship in the world, and the ability to cultivate and leverage your personal knowledge is key to being part of it. Tiago's book is an excellent introduction to how to succeed in the new landscape of creativity online. -- Li Jin, Co-Founder and General Partner at VariantBuilding a Second Brain will make you rethink your relationship with knowledge. Tiago's method offers a paradigm shift from the tiring quest for self-improvement to the freedom of self-expression. After reading the book, you will finally be able to focus on what matters: connecting ideas and generating insights. -- Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Founder of Ness LabsIn a world of so much information and more coming - we need a process for organizing and accessing that information. Luckily, Tiago has done all the hard work and gives tactical ways to make it happen. -- Noah Kagan, Founder of AppSumoReading this book feels like being let in on a secret. Tiago offers powerful, elegant, and deeply human solutions to some of the most stubborn challenges we face trying to make sense of the digital age. An absolute must read for anyone interested in personal knowledge management. -- Ryder Carroll, author * The Bullet Journal Method *Getting more out of our digital tools is something we should all care about. Tiago offers an excellent guide-this book will help anyone organize information in more useful ways, and ultimately do better work. -- Simon Last, Co-Founder of NotionA must-read for doing difficult, creative work. We all struggle with having too many ideas, but no system for taking action on them. Tiago creates a structure for staying on top of information in an age of overload. -- Scott Young, author * Ultralearning *

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Book Synopsis''Her fascinating book explores four steps to building resilience. Armed with this toolkit, you can boost your confidence, weather life''s storms and unlock your true potential.'' Woman''s OwnWe assume that heroes are wired differently from the rest of us. They overcome fear, doubt and pain to thrive under the most challenging conditions. But the only difference between them and us is choosing resilience: the ability to dig deep and explore life at the edge of possibility.In this practical guide to building and sustaining your own resilience, peak-performance psychologist Dr Alia Bojilova draws on her work with the SAS, Olympic athletes, modern leaders and successful entrepreneurs to help you unlock your potential in everyday life.Guiding you through a four-step process - to develop clearer awareness, deeper belonging, broader curiosity and stronger drive - The Resilience Toolkit will help you to embrace the unknown wiTrade ReviewHer fascinating book explores four steps to building resilience. Armed with this toolkit, you can boost your confidence, weather life's storms and unlock your true potential. * Woman's Own *

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Book SynopsisBe your own hero by becoming a Self-Care Savage! Self-proclaimed Self-Care Savage, hiker, explorer, and founder of Ucan Outdoors, Scott Tatum is here to help you find your way back to yourself. In Friendly Reminders, Scott reminds us that life is tough, but meeting challenges with discipline, determination, a positive attitude, and mindfulness can lead you to a meaningful life that will inspire others. With 140 friendly reminders and practical advice, you’ll learn how to prioritize yourself and your well-being by entering the Self-Care Savage journey of self-healing. In this useful guide, you’ll enter a trail of self-confidence so that you can live a more peaceful and happier life. You’ll be reminded to put yourself first and build a strong self-worth while getting a dose of daily inspiration on the themes of: Self-Care Forgiveness Self-Worth The Present Moment Healing Leadership Failure Friendly Reminders is inclusive to both men and women of all ages. No matter how old we get, we could all use a little bit more guidance, and with his words of wisdom, Tatum is here to help. Take a peek at some of the powerful sayings you can find inside: If you’re not willing to get it wrong, you’ll never get it right! Anything that costs you your mental health is too expensive. What others think of you is none of your business! Take accountability of your own self-growth and hike your way into a better you.

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Book SynopsisTHE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER: OVER 15 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDETransform your life with tiny changes in behaviour, starting now.People think that when you want to change your life, you need to think big. But world-renowned habits expert James Clear has discovered another way. He knows that real change comes from the compound effect of hundreds of small decisions: doing two push-ups a day, waking up five minutes early, or holding a single short phone call.He calls them atomic habits.In this ground-breaking book, Clears reveals exactly how these minuscule changes can grow into such life-altering outcomes. He uncovers a handful of simple life hacks (the forgotten art of Habit Stacking, the unexpected power of the Two Minute Rule, or the trick to entering the Goldilocks Zone), and delves into cutting-edge psychology and neuroscience to explain why they matter. Along the way, he tells inspiring stories of Olympic gold medalists, leading CEOs, and distinguished scientists who have used the science of tiny habits to stay productive, motivated, and happy.These small changes will have a revolutionary effect on your career, your relationships, and your life.________________________________A NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A supremely practical and useful book.' Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck'James Clear has spent years honing the art and studying the science of habits. This engaging, hands-on book is the guide you need to break bad routines and make good ones.' Adam Grant, author of Originals'Atomic Habits is a step-by-step manual for changing routines.' Books of the Month, Financial Times'A special book that will change how you approach your day and live your life.' Ryan Holiday, author of The Obstacle is the WayNumber 1 Sunday Times Bestseller, May 2023Trade ReviewA supremely practical and useful book. James Clear distils the most fundamental information about habit formation, so you can accomplish more by focusing on less. -- Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ckIt's an absolutely fabulous book and it doesn't surprise me that it's sold so many copies . . . Very useful, very practical, super well-researched. -- Dr Rangan ChatterjeeAtomic Habits is a step-by-step manual for changing routines . . . Inspiring real-life stories. * Financial Times *James Clear has spent years honing the art and studying the science of habits. This engaging, hands-on book is the guide you need to break bad routines and make good ones.A special book that will change how you approach your day and live your life.Excellent . . . I’m almost done with my PhD in organisational psychology and James did a brilliant job describing much of the science in psychology and neuroscience. * Inc. *I’d attribute about 60 per cent of my good habits to [James Clear’s] blog and this book is rapidly filling in the other 40 per cent.Zeroes in on the science behind building good habits and breaking bad ones . . . enlightening. * Business Insider *Atomic Habits [is] a new book by James Clear that I’m relying on to develop realistic goals. * Financial Times *In Atomic Habits, author and self-improvement guru James Clear outlines a practical framework for improving just about every aspect of your life through the power of habit. * Globe and Mail *James Clear argues that the key [to changing your behaviour] is in making tiny changes that, over time, compound into large transformations. This book shows you how. * Fast Company *Want to improve your fitness this year? Start with small ambitions – the results will be better . . . It’s a theory that has caught the imagination of James Clear, the author of a new book called Atomic Habits. * The Times *Illuminating . . . The attractive message . . . is that life doesn’t have to be a chore or a bore . . . The first move toward order might be a step as small as putting on your exercise clothes. * Wall Street Journal *You may have heard the key to habit formation is starting small. But you’ve likely never considered starting as small as James Clear suggests in his new book Atomic Habits. * New York Times *Full of practical insights and tips, this will inspire you to make that tiny change today. * Sun *If you are someone looking to gain some knowledge about creativity, happiness, health, productivity, picking this book is the right choice. [Clear’s] book is the proper blueprint that tells how to form some good habits, let go of your bad ones and what little changes one needs to bring to become better. And in case you thought it is all talk, let us tell you the book is packed with evidence-based strategies. Clear’s book actually has the potential to change a lot of things. * Entrepreneur *If you are someone looking to gain some knowledge about creativity, happiness, health, productivity, picking this book is the right choice. [Clear’s] book is the proper blueprint that tells how to form some good habits, let go of your bad ones and what little changes one needs to bring to become better. And in case you thought it is all talk, let us tell you the book is packed with evidence-based strategies. Clear’s book actually has the potential to change a lot of things. * Entrepreneur *When talking about habits we can’t enter the habit debate without James Clear . . . It was satisfying to read this book as it felt like I was getting validation from this guy . . . Powerful sh*t. -- The James Smith PodcastA no-nonsense, pragmatic guide that draws on proven frameworks from biology, psychology and neuroscience to determine how to build long-lasting good habits and decisively break bad ones . . . Clear imparts a vast supply of practical advice that enables readers to take concrete steps towards achieving their goals. * Oxford Student *Simple and practical ideas . . . written in easy-to-follow steps with plenty of examples and facts. * Business and Management Magazine *

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Book SynopsisThe perfect stocking filler for lovers of Bridge.When you open this little book, the state secrets of the game of bridge lie in your hands. They cover everything you need to know to go from being a bridge beginner to an international mastermind!The book is split into short, concise and easy-to-follow tips that will help to improve all aspects of your game and strategy. They reveal how to play a good defensive hand, how to devise a bidding system, what you can read from an opponent's play, plus lots more.The beautifully decorated pages and luxury pocket style make this book something a little bit special. With it by your side you'll always come up trumps!

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Book Synopsis• Is your friendship group constantly filled with drama? • Does your boss make constant unreasonable demands? • Do you find yourself saying 'yes' to people and events to keep those around you happy? • Do you often find yourself emotionally exhausted and physically drained? If so, you need a strong dose of boundaries. It's time to discover the joy being selfish. Putting the needs of everyone around us before our own is ingrained in us from a young age. Often, this leaves us with little time or energy for much-needed self-love and self-care, and to figure out who we truly are and what we really want.Life coach and influencer '@scarrednotscared' Michelle Elman is here to teach you about reclaiming your life through the art of boundaries. The practical side of self-love, creating and upholding strong boundaries will teach others how to treat you, rid your life of drama and toxic relationships and allow you to love yourself and others in the best way possible.Trade Review'A practical guide that will reclaim your time, energy and self-belief' * Stylist *'Michelle has made me feel more confident in my own boundary setting in my workplace and relationship. I could not recommend this book enough to those who struggle saying no and put other people's happiness before their own' -- Holly Hagan'Michelle's sense of empowerment and self-love and self-care is so palpable you can actually use it as bricks and mortar to build better boundaries for yourself ... I certainly have!' -- Carrie Hope Fletcher'Michelle is the queen of boundaries. We all need this book, now more than ever! Whether it's work, romance, family or friends, Michelle will guide you through the process of setting boundaries. By the end of the book you'll be proud to call yourself selfish because it will mean you are showing yourself the love and respect you deserve' -- Katie Piper'If you feel guilty saying no, expressing your needs or standing up for yourself, allow this book to hit you with some uncomfortable but necessary truths. Michelle's signature take-no-sh*t attitude combines with genuine compassion and expertise to teach you what boundaries really look like, and why you deserve them. Every woman in my life would benefit from this book' -- Megan Jayne Crabbe, @bodyposipanda'I have learned so much from The Joy of Being Selfish and I've noticed a change in myself and my attitude. Even my friends have noticed! I didn't realise how much stuff I needed to let go of until I read this book and I've now shared it with my loved ones! Thank you for the wisest words and for showing the literal joy in being selfish' -- Sharon RooneyTable of ContentsWhat is a Boundary? • Barriers to Boundary Setting • Stages to Boundary Setting • Setting Boundaries in Different Contexts • Your New Life.

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Book SynopsisA no-nonsense guide to personal development, with real-life advice, for the skeptics of self-improvement.Self-development used to be something confined to a very particular sect of society and it all seemed a little outlandish for a huge chunk of the population, but now it''s time for self-development to stop trying to be fancy and start becoming the norm.Fed up with your daily routine? Crippled with self-doubt? Exhausted from people-pleasing? Or simply facing a particularly challenging time? Whatever your circumstance, Holly Matthews has friendly and accessible advice on how to face life''s challenges head-on and find the moments of joy again. It''s a light-hearted approach with a powerful message behind the words. Holly shares her own stories of triumph over adversity. In 2017 Holly became a widowed mom of two girls when her husband Ross died from brain cancer. Before this, Holly worked as a television actress for years and experienced the emotional Trade ReviewWhat I love about what you do is that it’s not hippy-dippy nonsense – you’re a northern girl, it’s proper down-to-earth advice that will see you through times of trouble. -- Lorraine KellyA brilliant companion of a book that makes you stop and think about who you are, what you actually want and how to be the best you. So many takeaways and golden nuggets of advice from these pages'The Happy Me Project is the perfect go-to if we ever catch ourselves at a low moment or in need of inspiration. Holly's practical, step-by-step guide gives direction and clarity delivered in an accessible way. -- Jeff BrazierThe Happy Me Project gives me simple ways to get maximum effect. My go-to when I need a reminder of what I need to pull myself from the dark times. It’s just so good. Thank you, Holly, for writing this book, it will help many, many people. -- Michelle HeatonHolly is the most wonderful human with such rich life experience for someone her age. I've had the joy of being one of her clients and this book is her through and through. I hear her voice in every page and her life lessons are so valuable, poignant and easy to take on board. I've recommended this book to every person I know! We thank you Holly, the book we all knew we needed! -- Becky Hill, BRIT Award winning artistHolly offers such straight forward support with her unique blend of blunt honesty with no judgement. She never asks you to push down difficult emotions and gives simple steps to move to towards a happier state of mind. -- Stacey HealeHuman, relatable and powerfully uplifting. Zero fluff, just pithy wisdom and actionable tips -- Suzy Reading, author and psychologistHolly’s book is a book we all should read! The amount of lightbulb moments you will get from reading this book are life changing! Success to me is leading a happy life, and The Happy Me Project really helps you to see patterns in our lives that throw us off! -- Jess ImpiazziPractical, inspiring, honest and a total joy to read, The Happy Me Project is as comforting and calming as a perfectly made cup of tea, the kind of book that makes you feel it's all going to be ok in the end. -- Emily DeanTable of Contents1. How the brain works 2. That old belief is holding you back 3. Stop moaning! 4. Mix it up 5. Let’s not be busy fools 6. No one is coming to save you 7. Set big fat goals 8. You’re being a bully to yourself 9. You’re amazing (a pep talk) 10. Don’t give up 11. Be weird 12. Don’t take yourself so seriously 13. Gratitude is a game changer 14. Saying ‘yes’ when you mean ‘hell no’! 15. What does your ideal life look like? 16. That thing that happened doesn’t define you 17. Morning ritual 18. It’s not all about you 19. Negative people, what’s their problem? 20. Spilling the tea on fake social media lives 21. Tell someone to ’eff off 22. Nature not Netflix 23. Affirmations 24. What they think is none of your business 25. Whatever gets you through the tough bits 26. Addicted to drama 27. Watch your mouth 28. Ask for help 29. Change your BS story 30. Do nothing 31. Mindful AF 32. Stop being so damn ‘judgy’ 33. Be more boring 34. Be ruthless with your inner circle 35. Big girls DO cry 36. Celebrate your victories 37. Feeling like a fraud 38. Some days are crap 39. The art of overthinking 40. We’re all going to die! 41. Be nice 42. Making friends with fear 43. Comparison 44. Love hard 45. Make trouble – break the rules 46. You’re not running out of time 47. Is this a good idea? 48. Getting to know yourself 49. Guilt 50. Heavily meditated 51. Let it go 52. How to have unshakable grit 53. Stop apologising for who you are 54. Treat yo’ self 55. The real F word is ‘forgiveness’ 56. Your house is a bloomin’ mess 57. The worst has happened 58. Music to my ears 59. Night-time ritual 60. What if it were all taken? Letter to you Acknowledgements Other resources

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Book SynopsisA glass of wine at dinner and a flatter stomach in 14 days? Yes girls, it can be done! The Viva Mayr Diet is the savvy diet for people in the real world who want to get a bikini body and revamp their health with ease. It''s based on the world-famous Viva Mayr spa clinic in Austria, the hottest health and weight loss destination in Europe.After 14 days your stomach will be flatter, your skin will be glowing, you''ll have a spring in your step and you''ll be well on your way to getting a fabulous beach babe body. You''ll feel so good you''ll want to make The Viva Mayr Diet a way of life - and let''s face it girls, if you want to make a permanent dent into those love handles you''ve got to look a bit further into the future. The difference is that after the 14 days you''ll be hooked and it should feel as natural following The Viva Mayr Diet as it is reaching for your lip gloss.Dr Harald Stossier, the medical genius behind it all, has teamed up with Helena Frith Powell, former serial dieteTrade ReviewPraise for the book: ‘The Viva Mayr Diet gets amazing results.’ India Knight ‘Smart, simple and achievable’ The Daily Mail ‘Amazing 14-day flat stomach diet … After 14 days my stomach is so much flatter despite the fact I haven’t kept to every rule.’ Grazia magazine

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Book SynopsisA sophisticated and subversive guide on how to make a difference … one day at a time.Trade Review‘If you want to make a difference then I can do no better than to recommend this book.’ Daily Telegraph ‘Michael Norton is a one-man “ideas factory” whose new book suggests some whacky ways in which, with a little bit of effort, people really can change the world for the better.’ Guardian ‘By far the most enticing and informative book…I finally stopped being a cynic.’ Daily Mail ‘If you want to help bring about change but don’t know where to start, this is the book for you…packed with ideas, information and useful websites.’ Woman and Home 'This book has something for every day of the year and makes you think about the state of the planet; pollution, corruption, aids, starvation, disease and the lack of freedom to name but a few.’ Impac News

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Book SynopsisAge-proof Your Brain', by multi-million copy bestselling author Tony Buzan, offers revolutionary new techniques to help you develop and maintain the agility of your mind. Packed with quick exercises, brain tools and fascinating facts, you can start to think quicker and remember things more easily in as little as 7 days.Bestselling author Tony Buzan is back with a brilliant new book that offers simple and effective techniques to help you boost your memory and maximize your brain power in as little as a week. Full of fun and practical exercises, information bites and expert advice on nutrition and supplements, this book will change the way you think, forever!Improve memory and concentrationRemember facts and figures with easeUnderstand concepts and think laterallyUnlock the imaginationAchieve more in less timeTrade ReviewABOUT TONY BUZAN'One of the world's leading thinkers…his brain-storming techniques have boosted the confidence and ability of his followers around the world.' DAILY MAIL 'Tony Buzan is Mr Memory…endorsed by government ministers, Mensa brainiacs and MDs alike.' METRO 'The whole world should Mind Map.' THE EXPRESS 'The biggest name in memory.' THE NEW YORKER 'Tony Buzan will do for the brain what Stephen Hawking did for the universe.' THE TIMES

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Book SynopsisWhat if you could always have a sparkling clean and organised home by just spending 15 minutes per day on your housework? The 15-Minute Clean will teach you how to do just that.Cleaning has never been easier than with TV's Queen of Clean, Lynsey Crombie, and her guide to your new daily cleaning routine. No more mess, no more hours of chores on the weekend – just one 15-minute session per day that you will power through in a flash – leaving you to enjoy the rest of your day. Once you adopt your daily 15-Minute Clean, you'll never look back.- Create your own quick and easy daily routine - Declutter and organise your home without a fuss - Create more time for loved ones - Soothe your soul with a tidy and calming environment - Never spend a weekend on chores againTable of ContentsIntroduction • Easy Every Day • Clean Slate • Time to Clean • Cleaning Zones • Speed Things Up • Keep it Going.

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Book SynopsisTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER WITH OVER 1 MILLION COPIES IN PRINTAs seen on the new NETFLIX series! The groundbreaking NEW YORK TIMES and WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER that taught a generation how to earn more, save more and live a rich life - now in a revised 2nd edition!If you think financial health is beyond your reach, think again.I Will Teach You To Be Rich is the modern money classic that has revolutionised the lives of countless people all over the world, teaching them how to effectively manage their finances, demolish their debt, save better and get the most out of their bank accounts, credit cards and investments.Now, Ramit Sethi, who has been described by Forbes as a 'wealth wizard' and by Fortune as 'the new finance guru', is back with a completely revised second edition of I Will Teach You To Be Rich, updating it with new tools and insights on money and psychology, along with fantastic stories of how previous readers have used the book to enrich their lives.From crushing your debt and student loans to talking your way out of late fees, to dead simple investment strategies and negotiating that big raise at work, this is the no-guilt, no-excuses, no-BS 6-week programme that will help you get your finances where you want them to be.Trade ReviewDon't let the breezy, irreverent style of this book fool you. It contains serious advice on personal-finance decisions from budgeting and savings to spending and investing. -- Burton G. Malkiel, author of A Random Walk Down Wall StreetRamit Sethi is a rising star in the world of personal finance writing . . . one singularly attuned to the sensibilities of his generation . . . His style is part frat boy and part Silicon Valley geek, with a little bit of San Francisco hipster thrown in. -- San Francisco ChronicleThe easiest way to get rich is to inherit. This is the second best way - knowledge and some discipline. If you're bold enough to do the right thing, Ramit will show you how. Highly recommended. -- Seth GodinParticularly appealing to the younger generation with its easy-to-read, no-holds-barred language. -- Business InsiderRamit's like the guy you wish you knew in college who would sit you down over a beer and fill you in on what you really need to know about money - no sales pitch, just good advice. -- Christopher Stevenson, Credit Union Executives SocietySmart, bold, and practical. I Will Teach You to Be Rich is packed with tips that actually work. This is a great guide to money management for twentysomethings - and everybody else. -- J. D. Roth, Editor, GetRichSlowly.org. . . one of our favorite personal finance sites. -- Lifehacker

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Book SynopsisTHIS BOOK IS FOR ANYONE WHO IS TIRED, HURTING AND FEELING LIKE THEIR ESSENTIAL BRIGHTNESS HAS GONE. IT''S FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE READY TO GLOW IN THE F*CKING DARK. The author of the runaway hit Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies shares honest and practical lessons for healing your past and owning your future so you can radiate strength, bravery and joy when life gets dark.Tara Schuster thought she was on stable ground. For years, she''d worked like hell to repair the emotional wounds inflicted during what she refers to as her mess-wreck disaster of a childhood. She''d brought radical healing rituals and self-love into her life. On most days, she was a happy, stable adult. But then she lost her job, the one on which she had staked her entire identity. Cue a panic-attack-doom-spiral that brought her harshest childhood traumas to the surface. Isolated at home during a global pandemic, she felt piercing loneliness and a lack of purpTrade ReviewTara Schuster is a phenomenal storyteller-a woman who insisted on reclaiming her agency to shine in bleak circumstances. Glow in the F*cking Dark is a revealing and powerful book that lit me up from the inside out. -- Glennon Doyle, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Untamed, founder of Together Rising and host of the podcast We Can Do Hard ThingsHealing takes effort - and we can't do it alone. In Glow in the F*cking Dark, Tara Schuster guides us along as she finds her way through her own pain and offers honest, often funny and actionable advice for taking charge of your emotional health. -- Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and co-host of the podcast Dear TherapistsTara Schuster has done something remarkable: She's written a guide to facing the slings and arrows of life that's both delightfully irreverent and disarmingly earnest. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you might just come away stronger and better. -- Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast WorklifeGlow in the F*cking Dark proves that Tara Schuster is a modern-day guru for people who really hate gurus. Ruthlessly authentic and bitingly hilarious, Tara takes us on a roller coaster of self-discovery, revealing that we are all the student and the teacher on our own paths to growth and healing. -- Melissa Urban, CEO of Whole30 and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Whole30 and The Book of BoundariesFormer Comedy Central exec Schuster follows up Buy the F*cking Lilies with an upbeat plan for readers to become more confident versions of themselves. Blending witty personal anecdotes and ample doses of wisdom, Schuster urges readers to surpass their 'good-enough plateau' and 'unleash [their] inner glow.'. . . Her stories are candid and funny, and her chatty tone keeps the narrative moving. Readers will be charmed by Schuster's honesty and humor. * Publishers Weekly *[Tara] Schuster organizes her ideas into easy-to-follow steps (each chapter ends with a bite-sized 'Little Thing That Helps') and also provides funny, self-deprecating anecdotes-e.g., the time she gave herself an allergic reaction eating a self-imposed raw-beet-and-kale diet during an online meditation retreat. The author doesn't shy away from her darkest moments, writing about her troubled relationship with her father or her struggle with suicidal thoughts, which can 'make you feel full-body sick, like your insides are going to leap out of your skin or, sometimes, like every muscle is paralyzed. It's an excruciating kind of agony that you want to end at all costs.' An approachable, exuberant combination of memoir and self-help. * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisHow to Butter Toast is the antidote to cookbook-overload. In this fun and entertaining recipe book without any recipes, Ottolenghi co-writer Tara Wigley equips you with rhymes and confidence to cook great food instinctively.Melted butter on hot toast and served up on a plate.It seems like nothing, really, could be clearer or more straight.But though, in terms of things required, the number is just two,there is a lot of wiggle room for what there is to do.Cook and author Tara Wigley had been to cookery school, read hundreds of cookbooks and developed recipes for over a decade. Yet she found the fewer the ingredients in a recipe, the more confusion there was about how best to make it. The result is How to Butter Toast, a collection of rhymes that will enlighten and entertain, reassure and ultimately liberate the culinarily confused.The rhymes provide reassuring and memorable answers to the culinary conundrums we often face: How long should I boil an egg? What's the best way to crush gaTrade Review‘Full of useful cooking tips and tricks for so many different everyday meals and very tastefully done in gentle rhyme form! Love the uniqueness of this gorgeous little guide, great for family cooking, too!’ Sabrina Ghayour ‘Joyfully bonkers compendium of culinary wisdom.’ The Times, 16 best cookbooks and food writing of 2023 'How to Butter Toast is [Tara's] light-hearted cooking advice told in rhyme. Think Felicity Cloake if she was channeling Ogden Nash'. Niki Segnit ‘In just a couple of hours reading it, I feel l've learned more than from reading dozens of recipes. It's something to dip into and return to with delight. A lovely kitchen companion.’ Bee Wilson ‘If you love reading cookbooks as bookbooks then then this is for you.’ Georgie Hayden ‘An ingenious, original, rhyming cookbook.’ Dominique Woolf ‘Can't wait to read it over martinis and poached eggs (probs not together).’ Angela Clutton ‘Brilliant, witty book by one who can write a ditty about anything. A cookbook without recipes – it's a BRILLIANT addition to any book shelf!’ Ravinder Bhogal ‘[A] unique and brilliant rhyming recipe book without any actual recipes but plenty of poems featuring all the clever tips and tricks for making eggs and vinaigrettes and martinis and toast truly your own.’ Martha Delacey ‘Charming’ Nigella Lawson ‘Amazing culinary instruction in poetry’ Tamar Adler ‘Quite unlike any other cookbook you're likely to have come across before. Rather than featuring recipes split into ingredient lists and method steps, it is all written in rhyming verse. Tara's poems offer sage instruction in all manner of essential kitchen tasks, from how to fry an egg to the best way to roast potatoes’ Waitrose Weekend ‘A book packed full of wise words. Most of which rhyme. Useful and fun – something for everyone, whether a beginner or expert in the kitchen' Ed Smith

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Book SynopsisFrom TikTok star and Your (favourite) Rich BFF Vivian Tu, the definitive book on personal finance for a new generation Building on the lessons she learned on Wall Street about money and the markets, Vivian Tu now offers her best personal finance tips and tricks to readers of all ages and demographics, so that anyone can get rich, whether you grew up knowing the rules to the game or not. Vivian will be your mentor, dispensing fresh, no-BS advice on how to think like a rich person and create smart money habits, breaking down her best recommendations to help you: Maximize your earnings to get more out of your 9-to-5 Understand the differences between savings accounts, and where you should keep your money Identify the tax strategies and (legal) loopholes you need to retire in style Overcome investing fears to secure wealth for generations Trade ReviewI wish this book existed when I was coming up and making money for the first time, because Vivian shows us how to make our finances WORK for us! So proud to see my fellow Asian girly teach us all how to be Rich AF! -- Bretman Rock, social media phenomenon and bestselling authorI can’t get enough of ‘Your Rich BFF’ on social media. Vivian’s book, Rich AF, is as smart, funny, and forthright as her videos, but there are more of her stories to enjoy as she imparts valuable lessons and breaks down complicated financial concepts in a way that will keep you chuckling as you read. -- Lisa Ling, award-winning journalist and CBS News reporter'If you’ve ever felt like the world of finance wasn’t for you, Vivian will show you that no matter who you are, it’s never too late to pull up your seat at the table. Rich AF proves that finance is for everyone!' -- Karamo Brown, author, actor, and Queer Eye culture expert'In Rich AF, Vivian’s passion for financial literacy and desire to help others shines through. This is an excellent roadmap for those who want to learn how to make the most of their money.' -- Alexa von Tobel, CFP®, author of Financially Forward and founder of Inspired CapitalA spry crash course for how young people can build wealth * Publishers Weekly *This book will appeal to everyone who deals with money, especially younger readers who are starting their career journeys and looking to build financial strategies of their own. * Booklist *

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Book Synopsis"Carefully researched, incredibly relatable and filled with firm yet compassionate advice." Megan Jayne Crabbe, author of Body Positive PowerIf you've ever felt you didn't deserve love, think again. Life coach Michelle Elman is here to show you how to make the most of dating while staying true to your authentic self. Combining expertise in body positivity from the Queen of Boundaries along with practical tips and real-life scenarios, The Selfish Romantic will revolutionise your mindset and empower your love life like never before.Trade Review'Written in undeniable Michelle Elman style; this book is carefully researched, incredibly relatable and filled with firm yet compassionate advice. This is the relationship guide you won't get from a one-line Instagram post, and that you absolutely need if you want to date without losing yourself' -- Megan Jayne Crabbe'An honest and authentic piece of writing on the nuances of dating, romance and relationships – even the relationship we have with ourselves. I love that Michelle is able to empathetically hold the reader accountable whilst understanding the complexities of modern dating. Interesting, witty, informative and empowering' -- Grace Victory'Every once in a while an author comes along and you want to tell everyone you know to read their books. Michelle is one of those authors. Her work in the mental health space, particularly with boundaries and relationships is so important. Don't walk to get Michelle's new book, run!' -- Louise Pentland'In a world where dating advice seems to come either too late, too confusing or too strict, The Selfish Romantic makes dating fun again by reminding you that you are the one to prioritize and fall in love with. I wish I had this book when I was younger and dating! A book for any age trying to enter into partnership' -- Kenzie Brenna'Michelle has the ability to rewire the way your brain thinks and you'll be thankful that she has. If you need a firm hand to pull you through the world of dating and out the other side a happier person, Michelle is that. Your highlighter will run out of ink by the time you finish this book. Insightful, direct, and oh-so-full of respect. This is the book every woman should read once in their life' -- Abigail Mann'If you've ever had questions about dating and if it was about you, The Selfish Romantic is here to walk you through those tough times to remind you of your worth and give you answers to questions you sometimes long to get from the partner involved. It's okay to feel lost at times in the dating world although it's not okay to blame yourself. Michelle allows you to identify what means something to you and how to lift your worth up by finding the love for oneself first' -- Hayley HasselhoffTable of ContentsSingle is not a problem to be fixed • You can't know what you don't know • Would you date you? • Show the everyday you • If you look at reply times, you have too much time • Stop impressing them, let them impress you • There is no rush • Your body doesn't need a disclaimer • I don't deserve this • If it doesn't end...

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to style and social success for the modern gentleman.Ever wondered how to decode the infamous smart casual dress code? How many shirts a man really needs? How to master the art of small talk? Or even which cocktail recipes every man simply must have in his repertoire of bar skills? The Modern Gentleman's Handbook will have all the answers the modern man requires to put his best foot forward for all occasions, from the office, to weddings and sporting events and even long weekends away.This essential collection of do's and don'ts, from the fundamentals to the obscure and eccentric, will ready any man to conquer all of life's daily challenges and opportunities with finesse and good spirit.Effortlessly elevate your style and reputation with this vital handbook.

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Book SynopsisDrawing on years of experience, and thousands of readers comments and reviews of her writing, Cathy Glass provides a clear and concise, practical guide on writing and the best ways to get published.

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Book Synopsis'A must have for your happiness toolkit' STEVEN BARTLETTFrom the creators of the inspirational Instagram account @wearefeelgoodclub, comes a guide to helping you navigate your way through life's positive and challenging situations.Successful entrepreneurs Aimie and Kiera share their trademark of inspiring quotes alongside the wisdom that enabled them to overcome tough moments.Continuing their mission of wanting to make people feel good through positivity, love and normalising the way that we share how we feel. They want o make people feel good in a positive way, and also help us all open up about how we're truly feeling. They want you to make yourself feel good, as well as help you balance your feelings when you're not at your bestHelping you navigate your way through:Your happiness above everything.When everything goes wrong.Letting go of bad sh*t.Being proud of yourself.Not comparing yourself with others.Recognising what's important.It's time to join the Feel Good Club

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Book SynopsisDoes your family treat you like an unpaid servant? Are you afraid to stand up for yourself at work? Do you give in to pressure from friends? Do you torture yourself with guilt and remorse? If you feel and act like a victim, your life is not really your own. But if you learn to take control over your fears, weaknesses and negative feelings, then it is possible to achieve freedom - and the priceless benefits it brings. In this classic self-help book, Dr Dyer shows you in his wise and helpful way how you can take control of your own life and become a stronger person. Reading it is the first step towards a new, effective, assertive you.

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Book SynopsisPacked with useful advice gleaned from his own journey as an entrepreneur and content creator, this book by Raj Shamani is a must-read.

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Book SynopsisEmbark on a journey to living your most fulfilling, authentic life with the help of life coach Fiona Buckland__________You are not in the waiting room of life. This is it. You sense you have more potential, more to give to your life, more of you - but the way forward isn''t clear.You''re not alone. This is a practical guide to fulfilling your potential and living authentically - to finding your own path in life, based not upon fleeting happiness, but on fulfilment and meaning.Life coach Fiona Buckland expertly guides you through twelve key steps, using reflections, activities and insights from her coaching casebook and her own personal experience to keep you going on this journey.You''ll discover how to . . . Separate From Your Old Scripts Build Your Compass Make Peace With Inner Critics & Saboteurs Find Allies Replenish your Energy

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Book Synopsis''Elissa Epel is the authority on stress and its machinations'' Daniel J. Siegel, MD, New York Times-bestselling author of The Whole-Brain Child________________________TURN STRESS INTO STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE IN JUST SEVEN DAYSOur lives have become increasingly stressful. Whether it''s our to-do lists, deadlines, difficult conversations or crises small or large, our waking hours are filled with constant stressors. We can''t eliminate stress - it will always be woven into our lives and part of everything from parenting and careers, to reaching big life dreams. However, this book will help you to ''stress better'' and become more resilient. World-renowned psychologist, Dr Elissa Epel, distils her years of research into a practical seven-day plan to transform our relationship with stress in just seven days. The secret to tackling stress is not to avoid it but to experience it differently. She offers simple, actionablTrade Review'A preeminent expert sheds light on how to handle the daily hassles of life. It's not just a manual for managing stress-it's a toolkit for preventing it' -- Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again'Elissa Epel, one of our foremost stress researchers, presents a richly researched yet practical and straightforward program for abating and preventing the many deleterious impacts of stress, a modern epidemic in our daily lives. In today's highly stressed and fractured society, this book is salve for mind and body' -- Gabor Maté, MD, author of The Myth of Normal'Elissa Epel reveals a welcomed truth: to master stress is not to avoid it but to move through it. With simplicity and wisdom, Epel teaches readers how to navigate stress with vibrancy, vitality, and joy' -- Esther Perel, psychotherapist, author and host of Where Should We Begin'A powerhouse of science and practical, clear and feasible wisdom that applies to us all' -- Psychology Today'Elissa Epel is the authority on stress and it's machinations-how it can damage our health but more importantly, how we can use it for good' -- Daniel Siegel, MD, Clinical Professor, UCLA, New York Times best selling author, Whole Brain Child, Brainstorm, No Drama Discipline'The Stress Prescription is an incredibly wise guide with simple, powerful advice. If you incorporate even one of these daily practices it will lower your stress and boost your emotional well-being and health' -- Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global'Elissa Epel is the authority on stress and how we can transform it for good. She is a gifted teacher and translator of the mind-body mechanisms, making them accessible and useful' -- Daniel J. Siegel, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Intraconnected'The perfect prescription for this moment in time and outside of time' -- —Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of MBSR (mindfulness-based stress reduction) and author of The Healing Power of Mindfulness and Mindfulness for All

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Book SynopsisAnya Lautenbach is a digital creator and passionate gardener, who wants more people to give gardening a go no matter their background, budget or garden size. Born in Poland, she now lives with her husband and two younger sons in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, and was recently diagnosed with ADHD - her self-described "superpower". A lifelong gardener, she has propagated thousands of plants, and has shared her budget gardening journey via her Instagram @anya_thegarden_fairy.

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Book SynopsisStressed by your spending? Always feeling like you should do more? Join Sheridan Stewart on an inspiring journey towards spending less, feeling happier and focusing on the important things. What began as a 90-Day challenge simply to spend less, becomes an exploration of what matters most. I Am Enough contemplates what it means to have enough, do enough and ultimately be enough. Told with insight and humour, this book is an antidote to the constant pressure we are under to do more, have more and be more. Busy radio presenter and broadcaster, author and mid-lifer Sheridan Stewart created the 90-Day Enough Challenge out of necessity. She had been struggling with burnout for years but couldn’t find a way to break the cycle of dashing about feeling guilty about spending too much, eating too much and not being a good enough wife, friend, volunteer, work colleague and human being. Sh

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Book SynopsisIn Thanks for Sharing, features writer Eleanor Tucker takes us along as her family embark on a year in the sharing economy, showing along the way how through sharing, lending, renting and borrowing we can all live more sustainably.

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Book SynopsisA transformative guide for anyone looking to make a serious change in their life.' Yung Pueblo, New York Times bestselling authorFit Mind will change your life for the better.' Geoff Thompson, Bafta-winning writerA journey from the head to the heart encourages all of us to learn to listen deeply, building trust and connection with ourselves.' Dr Easkey Britton, surfer and author of Saltwater in the BloodThousands of thoughts run through our minds every day, forming an inner story or soundtrack that controls our lives. This internal voice can be critical, sabotaging our attempts to achieve the things we want. By tuning into and becoming more aware of the stories we are telling ourselves, we can free ourselves from the thoughts and beliefs that are holding us back.Alongside concepts, ideas and new perspectives, this book contains an eight-week practical programme for mental and

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Book SynopsisBring out your inner anarchist!Trade Review'A joyful rethinking of anarchism. Branson draws on a wealth of cutting-edge theory and the messiness of activism to illuminate new ways to transform society. The result is a practical guide to everyday revolutions. A real treasure' -- Alex Prichard, author of 'Anarchism: A Very Short Introduction''Clever and inspiring! Branson's brilliant method of weaving together our collective and individual lives alongside our most complex relationships with the systems that we are part of is truly refreshing and ground-breaking. I feel that I and many other radicals have walked the edges of so many of these conversations that Branson has skilfully and necessarily busted open' -- carla joy bergman, editor of 'Trust Kids' and co-author of 'Joyful Militancy''Steeped in knowledge of Black and queer feminisms and decolonial struggles against the state, 'Practical Anarchism' is a powerful guide to the collective manufacture of utopia now' -- Sophie Lewis, author of 'Abolish the Family: A Manifesto for Care and Liberation''Presents clear, astute critiques of work, school and the destruction of community in capitalism and serves as a handbook for liberation, both optimistic and intensely motivating' -- Ruth Kinna, author of 'The Government of No One: The Theory and Practice of Anarchism''Time and time again, anarchists have been involved in improving social relationships, empowering dispossessed and marginalised communities, and supporting struggles on the right side of history. In this highly readable and passionate book, Scott Branson sheds a light on many examples of everyday anarchist engagement' -- Gabriel Kuhn, author of 'Soccer vs. the State: Tackling Football and Radical Politics''This brilliant book is an antidote to giving up. Weaving practical advice alongside women of colour, queer activists, abolitionists and more, Branson offers us a beautiful reminder that we do anarchism everyday - through care, through imagining, through loving - against and in spite of the state' -- Raechel Anne Jolie, author of 'Rust Belt Femme''An anarchist kaleidoscope, inviting us to shake up this world and see the endless array of beautiful possibilities that are already present in the here and now. This book - tender, dreamy, actionable - inspires us to pick up all the sparkly, even if sometimes jagged, edges of daily life that too often go unnoticed and toss them, time and again, into utopian play' -- Cindy Barukh Milstein, author of 'Try Anarchism for Life: The Beauty of Our Circle''Deftly and joyfully shows us that lives lived with compassion and collective autonomy in the engagements we call anarchy have practical applications in our everyday living' -- scott crow, insurgent, author of 'Black Flags and Windmills: Hope, Anarchy and the Common Ground Collective'Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Am I Already Doing Anarchy?: Anarchy On and Off the Streets 2. Are Relationships Even Possible?: Anarchy at Home 3. You Call this Living?: Anarchy on the Job 4. Can I Relearn That?: Anarchy in School 5. How Do We Pay for It?: Anarchy in your Wallet and in the Market 6. Can We Still Enjoy Ourselves?: Anarchy and Art 7. Who Will Fix the Roads and Collect the Trash?: Anarchy in your Neighbourhood 8. When Will It End?: Anarchy, Time, and the World Coda: No Place, or Living a World Without a State Further Reading Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisBring out your inner anarchist!Trade Review'A joyful rethinking of anarchism. Branson draws on a wealth of cutting-edge theory and the messiness of activism to illuminate new ways to transform society. The result is a practical guide to everyday revolutions. A real treasure' -- Alex Prichard, author of 'Anarchism: A Very Short Introduction''Clever and inspiring! Branson's brilliant method of weaving together our collective and individual lives alongside our most complex relationships with the systems that we are part of is truly refreshing and ground-breaking. I feel that I and many other radicals have walked the edges of so many of these conversations that Branson has skilfully and necessarily busted open' -- carla joy bergman, editor of 'Trust Kids' and co-author of 'Joyful Militancy''Steeped in knowledge of Black and queer feminisms and decolonial struggles against the state, 'Practical Anarchism' is a powerful guide to the collective manufacture of utopia now' -- Sophie Lewis, author of 'Abolish the Family: A Manifesto for Care and Liberation''Presents clear, astute critiques of work, school and the destruction of community in capitalism and serves as a handbook for liberation, both optimistic and intensely motivating' -- Ruth Kinna, author of 'The Government of No One: The Theory and Practice of Anarchism''Time and time again, anarchists have been involved in improving social relationships, empowering dispossessed and marginalised communities, and supporting struggles on the right side of history. In this highly readable and passionate book, Scott Branson sheds a light on many examples of everyday anarchist engagement' -- Gabriel Kuhn, author of 'Soccer vs. the State: Tackling Football and Radical Politics''This brilliant book is an antidote to giving up. Weaving practical advice alongside women of colour, queer activists, abolitionists and more, Branson offers us a beautiful reminder that we do anarchism everyday - through care, through imagining, through loving - against and in spite of the state' -- Raechel Anne Jolie, author of 'Rust Belt Femme''An anarchist kaleidoscope, inviting us to shake up this world and see the endless array of beautiful possibilities that are already present in the here and now. This book - tender, dreamy, actionable - inspires us to pick up all the sparkly, even if sometimes jagged, edges of daily life that too often go unnoticed and toss them, time and again, into utopian play' -- Cindy Barukh Milstein, author of 'Try Anarchism for Life: The Beauty of Our Circle''Deftly and joyfully shows us that lives lived with compassion and collective autonomy in the engagements we call anarchy have practical applications in our everyday living' -- scott crow, insurgent, author of 'Black Flags and Windmills: Hope, Anarchy and the Common Ground Collective'Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Am I Already Doing Anarchy?: Anarchy On and Off the Streets 2. Are Relationships Even Possible?: Anarchy at Home 3. You Call this Living?: Anarchy on the Job 4. Can I Relearn That?: Anarchy in School 5. How Do We Pay for It?: Anarchy in your Wallet and in the Market 6. Can We Still Enjoy Ourselves?: Anarchy and Art 7. Who Will Fix the Roads and Collect the Trash?: Anarchy in your Neighbourhood 8. When Will It End?: Anarchy, Time, and the World Coda: No Place, or Living a World Without a State Further Reading Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisBold Move is Harvard-based psychotherapist Dr. Luana Marques'' unique, tried and tested method to get you out of your rut and find the courage to create a more confident and meaningful life. Dr. Marques understands anxiety. After decades of research, teaching and clinical practice, she realized that the coping techniques she learned from her mother and grandmother while growing up in poverty in Brazil mimicked science-based CBT therapy. Now, she has synthesized that knowledge, developing a 3-step path that works for everyone - from teens in crisis to executives experiencing burnout. By pinpointing the anxiety at the root of avoidance Dr Marques shows how you can overcome it and achieve your goals.Bold Move includes concrete examples and exercises backed by the most recent clinical and scientific research. The 3-step plan:- Helps you recognize thinking patterns that leave you feeling tense, anxious, and worried- OTrade ReviewIf you're timid when you should be tough and resigned when you should be resolute, this book is the antidote. Drawing on her own life story along with a stack of research, Dr. Luana Marques will help you break free from limiting patterns and create a life of meaning and purpose. -- Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestseller author of Drive, When, and The Power of RegretAnxiety sucks, but you don't have to let it ruin or diminish your life. You're not alone, and you're not out of luck. The condition is workable, and this book will provide you with a toolkit. Dr. Luana has helped me many times. I still use her teachings nearly daily. And I strongly suspect she can help you, too. -- Dan Harris, bestselling author of 10% HappierIf there ever was a handbook for navigating today's anxiety-ridden times it is Dr. Luana Marqués' Bold Move. Not only does she help us understand how our brains process the challenges we face daily but she gives us concrete tools to help us get a handle on our emotions and become our best and most productive selves. I couldn't put it down! -- Gloria EstefanIf avoidance is robbing you of your best life, this book will get you unstuck. Dr. Luana coaches us to shift the stories we tell ourselves so that we can transform our automatic pilot lives into meaningful conscious living. By transforming yourself, you will become your best partner, parent, friend. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants a mindful and meaningful life. -- Dr. Shefali, bestselling author of A Radical AwakeningTo be human is to be anxious, at least some of the time. But for far too many of us anxiety dominates our lives with threats and insurmountable challenges around every corner. Dr. Luana Marques, one of the most prominent experts on anxiety in the world, distills decades of scientific research and her own very rich personal and clinical experience to provide effective strategies for coping and overcoming. For anyone suffering the ravages of anxiety this well-written and entertaining book will be a godsend. -- David H. Barlow Ph.D, ABPP, Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry Emeritus, Founder, Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston UniversityDr. Luana is a refreshing voice in personal growth, walking the journey of building a bold life with you. Her words encourage, her vulnerability inspires, and her cutting-edge tools work. The Bold Move is a must-read! -- Jenni Schaefer, Author of Goodbye Ed, Hello Me: Recover from Your Eating Disorder and Fall in Love with LifeDr. Luana takes evidenced based approaches to reducing anxiety and makes them doable, palpable, and compelling to read.... I highly recommend this book to those who suffer from anxiety and/or are avoiding what they know they need to do.... -- Steven A. Safren, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor of Psychology, University of MiamiDr Luana [invites] us to ... become our best selves through mobilizing courage, developing (and tolerating) introspection, mastering new skills, and grounding these in deliberative, active alignment with our core values. Her voice is personal, engaging and seemingly casual, as she brilliantly interweaves science with clinical expertise... This is a remarkable book... -- Derri Shtasel, Associate Professor Harvard Medical SchoolDr. Luana's memorable analogies, real-life examples, visuals, and prompts make building new habits totally attainable (and fun!). As someone who struggles with anxiety and works adjacent to the mental health industry, I would highly recommend Bold Move to anyone seeking a better understanding of their emotions...as well as any mental health professionals.... an insightful, witty, and resonant read! -- Delanie Fischer, Co-Host, The Self-Helpless Podcast/Business Consultant For Mental Health ProfessionalsReading Bold Move is like having a conversation with your smartest, most relatable friend - who also happens to be an Ivy League Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Luana shares practical, relatable tools, backed by science, that will move you toward the life you want to live. -- Torrey A. Creed, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry, Perelman School of Medicine, University of PennsylvaniaRunning a fast growing tech startup can create stress and anxiety, especially when having an underlying mental health issue. Luana has helped guide me on a path out of anxiety, and this book is an amazing companion on that journey. -- Paul English, founder of Kayak.com

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Book SynopsisFrom everyone''s favourite online cleaning expert and ''TikTok Auntie'', this is the only cleaning book that you will ever need. How to Clean Everything is full of genuinely useful tips and tricks, and advice about not just what but also what not to do. Covering everything from laundry to accidents, and cleaning room by room, this book also contains sections on more general household maintenance, particularly useful for renters or anyone living away from home for the first time. Ann''s approach is realistic, reassuring and easy to follow whatever your circumstances.Trade ReviewAnn Russell has all the answers. * Sunday Times *

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Book SynopsisYOUR @HILLHOUSEVINTAGE GUIDE TO SIMPLE DECORATING AND HOME STYLING TIPS & COSY RECIPESFeaturing 80+ of Paula's top: - home styling and gardening tips, - budget decorating advice, - soothing self-care rituals, - nature-inspired crafts projects, - tasty seasonal recipes.AS SEEN ON CBS THIS MORNING______________________________________________________________A happy home is everything.Hill House Living is your comforting guide to a happier home - a practical book filled with hundreds of simple, stylish and thrifty vintage-inspired tips and tricks for every area of your flat or house, no matter how big your space. Beautifully illustrated with hundreds of never-before-seen photographs and drawings, this book also gives you an exclusive glimpse into 'Auntie Paula's best-kept secrets and life lessons, learned during her two-decade fashion career, move from city to country and life at Hill House today. In a world that often moves too fast, Hill House Living contains renovation and DIY ideas and recipes for every occasion and season and is an invitation to take a moment to style, make or cook something nice for its own sake - and yours. Slow down, cosy up and join the quest to making each day more intentionally joyful.Trade ReviewA must-have book... desperately needed * Candice Brathwaite, Sunday Times bestselling author of 'I Am Not Your Baby Mother' *A beautiful book - Paula's sense of style is both clearly defined and perfectly refined * Kate Watson-Smyth, author of 'Mad About the House' *A glorious, drool-making, richly illustrated celebration of the simple joys of seasonal country living * The Bookseller *

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Book Synopsis'A habit-forming work of genius' STYLIST'Adrienne is here to motivate and encourage us all' FEARNE COTTON________________________________The Power Hour message is simple: taking an hour for yourselves and your aspirations isn't selfish or impossible, it's essential. This book will show you how to harness the first hour of your day in order to achieve your goals - whether those are starting a business, getting fit or pursuing your passion - before the rest of the world wakes up and starts competing for your attention. Most importantly, it will make you realise that it is always possible to make a change and create a life you love.Stop waiting for the right time, or for more time. Start with just one hour today.________________________________'Bursting with ideas' INDEPENDENT'Read this book' EMMA GANNON'A bible' EVENING STANDARD'Invaluable' MARIE CLAIRE'A must-read' GLAMOUR'Hugely inspirational' LAUREN ARMES'Authentic' VOGUE'I love this book' JAKE HUMPHREYTrade ReviewAdrienne is here to motivate and encourage us all. This book will help us get the best out of ourselves.—FEARNE COTTONAdrienne's energy, enthusiasm and knowledge has had a huge impact on me, both physically and mentally. Read this book, follow her work and you will feel like you have your own personal mentor.—EMMA GANNON, author of The Multi-Hyphen MethodI love this book ... Power Hour changed my mindset, energised me, and meant every day started positively.—JAKE HUMPHREY, host of High PerformanceA bible for making the most of your mornings to make steps towards achieving your goals, big or small.—Evening StandardA handbook to help you make the most of that hour, sharing the tools needed to improve your mindset, hone your habits and find focus and purpose . . . Adrienne's voice is an authentic one, gained over years of graft and determination . . . Her can-do attitude is inspiring.—VogueShares invaluable insight into seizing life with both hands and making the most of it ... Jam-packed full of helpful - and realistic - tips and tricks to help you boost your positive mindset, pursue your passions, and build a life you love.—Marie ClaireA habit-forming work of genius.—StylistPower Hour is here to give you the energetic inspiration and practical guidance you need to achieve your goals in 2021. A must-read for the new year, Power Hour is full of motivating tools and actionable advice that will help you to make the year ahead your best yet.—GlamourBursting with ideas about making the most of the first hour of your day, pursuing your passions and achieving your goals ... Upbeat and inspiring.—IndependentAdrienne Herbert's new book Power Hour combines her own life experiences along with lessons shared by athletes, writers and theorists from her hit podcast series of the same name, to inspire others to take time for themselves and focus on the life they want.—Happiful

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Book SynopsisIn this essential guide to all things laundry, much-loved online cleaning expert Laura Mountford shows us how we can all do our laundry better, so that we feel happier and calmer every day. With self-care tips to incorporate into your routine and beautiful line drawings throughout, in this book you'll find:- A guide to must-have products & laundry symbols- Instructions on how to wash any clothing/fabric- Troubleshooting for common mistakes- Tips for being more eco-friendly & saving money- and much more!Helping you feel less overwhelmed and full of new ideas that will make you excited to put on your next wash, Live Laugh Laundry is the soothing and useful guide we all need to the life-changing magic of laundry.'My laundry routine has helped me hugely on difficult days - I'd love for it to do the same for you.' Trade ReviewThe book I wish I had when I moved out of home. You'll be nothing but a laundry pro once you've finished this amazing book! -- Sophie Liard (@The Folding Lady)Every washing machine should come with this book as standard! An amazing guide to laundry. Written perfectly in Laura's lovely, friendly tone. -- Emma Conway (@brummymummyof2), author of Will I Ever Pee Alone Again?I love this book. It breaks down the complex world of laundering your clothes, to how to use a washing machine properly and what detergents to use. All this information is set out in a really easy user-friendly way. In my opinion this book is a must in your book collection. -- Richard Pearson, presenter of Channel 5's Filthy House SOS

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Book SynopsisChange your life step by step with this beautifully designed, interactive workbook. Throughout the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can become very easy to get stuck in lifestyle patterns and habits that we know are unhealthy, and it can become just as difficult for us to let go of them. With encouraging guidance and well-organized exercises from psychologist Dr. Jaime Zuckerman, this workbook offers ways to establish new, healthier patterns and habits that allow us to live according to our values and reach our full potential. Inside, you’ll find a comprehensive guide to changing old habits and maintaining new ones: Identify existing behavioral patterns and habits Align your behaviors with your values Get out of your comfort zone to establish healthier behaviors Start small and embrace uncertainty Learn to stay consistent in maintaining value-based patterns and habits This supportive, thoughtful workbook is an enriching, motivating guide that’s straightforward and accessible for those striving to implement healthy behavioral changes in their lives. The engaging, colorful art and motivational messages make it a fun, accessible tool for self-improvement. The Wellness Workbooks series from Wellfleet Press offers guidance on a wide range of self-help and mental health topics. Each book presents a thoughtful, evidence-based collection of straightforward exercises in an accessible, enjoyable format that will keep you engaged and inspired. With a distinctive design and full-color illustrations throughout, these workbooks deliver a practical path to personal growth in a beautiful package. Other titles include Find Your Calm, Find Your Strength, and Find Your Peace.Table of ContentsContents Introduction 1 IDENTIFYING YOUR PATTERNS AND HABITS Slow It Down Soak in Your Surroundings An Apple for the Teacher The Opposite of Instinct Hello, This Is Your Captain Speaking Tracking Triggers Always Read the Label Words of Wisdom Interpersonal Inventory 2 HEALTHY OR HURTFUL ? Revisiting Your Values The Habit of Gratitude Focus on Function First Highway Driving No Longer in Service Putting Values to Work Relationship Roadmap Dance Like Everyone is Watching Familiarity is Not Always Your Friend Out of Time 3 CHANGING UNHEALTHY HABITS AND PATTERNS Goals: A Trilogy Prioritize Your Plan Moods Are Not Goals No Shaming in Maintaining Meaningful Modification Put it on Repeat Less Is More A Chain Reaction Likelihood of Change Exposing Emotions Feel Your Feelings 4 MAINTENANCE STAGE All the World’s a Stage Overcoming Obstacles Remember the Routine The Impossibility of Inconsistency Take Control of the Chaos Becoming Boundaried Push Pull Pushback to the Pushback Pitfalls and Triggers If at First You Don’t Succeed Control What You Create Remember the Why Conclusion References Resources Acknowledgments About the Author

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Book SynopsisTake control of your time, organize your tasks, and get back to living your life using effective priority management techniques.

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Book SynopsisThe best things in life are free! It’s possible to enjoy fun-packed days without it costing you a fortune – or anything at all! Let the suggestions in this book inspire you to live out some amazing experiences without spending a thing. Bursting with ideas for cost-free activities, tips to help you live more economically, and pages for you to record your adventures, this book is the ultimate guide to thrifty fun.

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Book SynopsisIf you are a mentor, wish to be mentored, or are seeking to be the very best version of yourself, then this book is for you. It cuts across the generations in the form of a handy, easy to read guide to surviving and sometimes winning at life. Using the game of snakes and ladders as a constant theme and analogy, each chapter covers many of the challenges and dilemmas that we all face on a daily basis. Andrew encourages you to take everything on with full consciousness and gives practical advice, tips, examples and experiences from his life and career as well as sharing others’ stories too. This also includes the opportunity to learn from some of the mistakes he’s made over the years, which he bravely and honestly shares throughout. At the end of every chapter, you will find a bullet point summary of ladders to climb, helping you secure quick wins, as well as the snakes - i.e. pitfalls - to avoid. This means you can take away what you feel is most relevant to you in a quick “grab” style format. This book is one that will get you questioning why things happen and how you can influence the game of life much more that you realise. Ultimately, you’ll learn how to get the best possible outcome for you as you roll the dice and make your next move.

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Book Synopsis'An anthem! A permission slip! Freedom to be us in full glory and messiness ... a fun and freeing read' Melissa Hemsley 'What a powerful, freeing, thought-provoking read this is. I let out a breath I hadn't even realised I was holding' Anna Mathur You do not have to be good. At some point, you'll have absorbed the message that being good is to be calm, efficient and tidy. Wise and well-meaning people offer to help you become worthy, to be positive and productive and to always say 'yes, I can!' But what if this is wrong? And what if some of the things we've been told are bad, are just as useful as the good? Blending science, expert interviews and practical advice, here is the flipside of everything we've been told we should be - and how the bad parts are really not so bad after all. You'll discover: - Why it's helpful to feel angry - How it's counterproductive to always be productive - How laziness can improve your relationships - Why your body is, and has always been, absolutely fine - How clutter inspires creativity and enhances your sense of place - Why mindlessness is good for your mental health Be Bad, Better is not an invitation to start misbehaving but it is about taking what you think are your worst bits and asking what they could do to serve you. Examining how society polices our behaviour and artificially constructs the good and bad, here is a thoughtful and eminently helpful guide to reassessing your ideas of success, embracing every part of yourself and being bad, better.Trade ReviewWhat a powerful, freeing, thought provoking read this is. I let out a breath I hadn't even realised I was holding. In finding fresh acceptance of your badness, you can welcome a more authentic and fulfilling life. This is an invitation to stop labelling our behaviours and emotions as 'good' or 'bad', so that we might find compassion and transformative acceptance of all that lies in between. -- Anna MathurCalmly and systematically unpicking the notion of "goodness" (especially in girls and women), Seal explores how being "angry, sad, messy, tired, soft and round" is not only fine but actually can boost all aspects of our lives from our imaginations to our relationships * Stylist *Invites us to ditch the "new year, new you" resolutions, and consider how they can have a positive effect on our lives ... This is an antidote for anyone feeling burnt out from trying to always "do better" * Psychologies *Wow. What a relief. This is the ultimate guide to letting yourself off the hook in the most productive and sensible way. A self-help guide for people who are resistant to self-help. Packed with reassuring advice and fascinating research, Be Bad, Better carefully debunks powerful cultural myths about productivity and "the perfect life". I loved it -- Viv Groskop, author of HAPPY HIGH STATUS: HOW TO BE EFFORTLESSLY CONFIDENTAs a recovering perfectionist and former try hard 'teachers pet good girl', Rebecca's book on being bad, better has been music to my ears. An anthem! A permission slip! Freedom to be us in full glory and messiness. It's amazing how exhausting and time consuming striving to be good is. This handbook of reassuring stories from around the globe on being truly you, all sides of you, is a fun and freeing read. -- Melissa HemsleyPraise for Solo: How to Work Alone (and Not Lose Your Mind): -- -Kind, realistic and genuinely helpful * Observer *Sound advice ... invaluable in years to come * Herald Scotland *Filled to the brim with advice ... a brilliant book -- Emma GannonBravo on the publication of this witty, wise guide to solo working -- Alice LascellesImprove your home working routine * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of Building a Second Brain comes a primer on the essential tools you need to organize your digital life. Living a modern life requires juggling a lot of information. But we were never taught how to manage this material effectively so that we can find what we need when we need it. In The PARA Method, Tiago Forte outlines a simple and intuitive system that can be implemented in just seconds but has the power to transform the trajec­tory of your work and life, without the tedious filing or time-consuming maintenance of other approaches. The PARA Method will bring order to your inbox, filing system, notes app and more - so that you can focus on what really matters, moving forward to achieve your goals.Trade ReviewPraise for Building a Second Brain: 'Lays out a detailed approach to using digital tools to feel less bombarded and have more time to think. * Financial Times *Well-written, cogent and useful manual -- David Allen, author * Getting Things Done *Forte's ideas really work. -- Seth Godin, author * This is Marketing *A survival guide to managing the complexities of modern life. -- Chris Guillebeau, author * The $100 Startup *One of my favourite books of the year. It completely reshaped how I think about information and how and why I take notes. -- Daniel H. Pink, author * Drive *

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Book Synopsis• How many people are walking through the world convinced that they have to settle? • How many people are being treated badly because they think they don't tick desirable boxes? • What would happen if you didn't limit yourself by seeing yourself as a bunch of labels, and instead saw yourself as a catch? • How fun would it be to be single without questioning your loveability, to date without taking rejection personally, and to have sex without hating your body?Nearly every question life coach and queen of boundaries Michelle Elman is asked relates to one subject: dating.Including unravelling myths about single life, changing your dating mindset, dealing with ghosting, text etiquette and taking relationships offline, The Selfish Romantic will teach you how to empower your love life like never before.Combining Michelle's expertise in boundaries and body positivity, this is your guide to navigating the modern dating landscape.Trade Review'Written in undeniable Michelle Elman style; this book is carefully researched, incredibly relatable and filled with firm yet compassionate advice. This is the relationship guide you won't get from a one-line Instagram post, and that you absolutely need if you want to date without losing yourself' -- Megan Jayne Crabbe'An honest and authentic piece of writing on the nuances of dating, romance and relationships – even the relationship we have with ourselves. I love that Michelle is able to empathetically hold the reader accountable whilst understanding the complexities of modern dating. Interesting, witty, informative and empowering' -- Grace Victory'Every once in a while an author comes along and you want to tell everyone you know to read their books. Michelle is one of those authors. Her work in the mental health space, particularly with boundaries and relationships is so important. Don't walk to get Michelle's new book, run!' -- Louise Pentland'In a world where dating advice seems to come either too late, too confusing or too strict, The Selfish Romantic makes dating fun again by reminding you that you are the one to prioritize and fall in love with. I wish I had this book when I was younger and dating! A book for any age trying to enter into partnership' -- Kenzie Brenna'Michelle has the ability to rewire the way your brain thinks and you'll be thankful that she has. If you need a firm hand to pull you through the world of dating and out the other side a happier person, Michelle is that. Your highlighter will run out of ink by the time you finish this book. Insightful, direct, and oh-so-full of respect. This is the book every woman should read once in their life' -- Abigail Mann'If you've ever had questions about dating and if it was about you, The Selfish Romantic is here to walk you through those tough times to remind you of your worth and give you answers to questions you sometimes long to get from the partner involved. It's okay to feel lost at times in the dating world although it's not okay to blame yourself. Michelle allows you to identify what means something to you and how to lift your worth up by finding the love for oneself first' -- Hayley HasselhoffTable of ContentsSingle is not a problem to be fixed • You can't know what you don't know • Would you date you? • Show the everyday you • If you look at reply times, you have too much time • Stop impressing them, let them impress you • There is no rush • Your body doesn't need a disclaimer • I don't deserve this • If it doesn't end...

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